Cheri Plyler serves as the Executive Director of Mid-Carolina AHEC, Inc., an 11-county regional center within the South Carolina AHEC system. With a multifaceted background as a clinician, educator, and financial steward, she leads the implementation, execution, and evaluation of programs tied to federal, state, and local contracts.
Cheri holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. She collaborates regionally with healthcare and education partners to advance initiatives in continuing professional development, health careers exploration, and clinical training for health professions students.
At the state level, she works closely with academic institutions, hospitals, and community stakeholders to strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline—particularly in rural and underserved communities. Nationally, Cheri contributes her expertise through service on the National AHEC Organization’s Education Committee and Model AHEC grant review panels.
Outside of her professional role, Cheri enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending cherished time with her two grandchildren.